Poppy Louise Is NOT Afraid of Anything

By Jenna McCarthy, Molly Idle (Illustrator)

Fearless Poppy faces her greatest challenge: discovering what truly scares her.

5.1/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 148 ratings

40 pages· 627 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Poppy Louise Littleton fears nothing, from vampires to tarantulas. Her sister, Petunia, is on a mission to uncover what might finally frighten Poppy. As Poppy's wild imagination leads her into daring adventures, will Petunia find the one thing that can make her sister tremble? Dive into a world where monsters are friends and bravery knows no bounds, and discover if Poppy's courage has any limits.

From the publisher

Poppy Louise Littleton is not afraid of anything . . . almost. Fans of Ladybug Girl and other girl-power heroines will fall in love with this spunky character!

Poppy Louise Littleton thinks vampires are cute and mummies are funny. She’s positive a tarantula would make a perfect pet. All her imaginary friends are monsters. Is there anything that will scare her? Her sister, Petunia, is determined to find out. . . .

In this inviting picture book, Jenna McCarthy brings us a new character who feels at once modern and timeless. Girls and boys will recognize themselves in Poppy Louise (and maybe sometimes in her sister, Petunia) and will gobble up Molly Idle’s deliciously cinematic spreads, which highlight the drama of Poppy Louise’s escapades.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 627
Reading age: 3–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD530L

Themes & topics

Books about sisters Books about siblings Books about facing fears Books about feeling scared Books about overcoming fears

What readers & critics say

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“Poppy Louise is just the kind of friend I need, someone who is bold and spunky, a little braver than I am who can step up when courage fails others and still enjoy the companionship of friends in slightly tamer activities. Props to Jenna McCarthy for letting her off easily at the end when her courage might just have faltered for a moment. I love Molly Idle's marvelous illustrations. Masterful use of white space and many full-page illustrations make this book a visual delight.”

Grammy

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